Three albums to rank starts to get tough, I must admit. But I have a list of the Velvet Underground's songs in order of preference. Read on to check it out, but first here is my disclaimer once again: this is totally subjective and my opinion. It doesn't reflect empirical best, just what I like best. Also, it could very well change. Ok? Here goes…
I have been saying lately that my favorite feature on this site is Picture in a Frame. I was fortunate enough to stumble upon an incredible photo of jazz musician Chet Baker asleep on the port side of what appers to be a wooden sailboat, next to his trumpet. Game, Set, Match Digsters. Listen to my favorite Chet Baker song after the jump.
Austin's Boy + Kite recently released their debut album Go Fly, and it's a strong collection of songs about connections made and lost, driven by guitar and dual-vocals.
Here's a brief look at how some music from The Velvet Underground has been used in film or performed live.
Nothing like following up a Hurricane weekend with a bunch of songs and videos. The latest Weekly Roundup has plenty of great stuff for your enjoyment.
The Velvet Underground is probably the most "current" sounding of the band's work. I noted some different potential influences in the review, now check out some cover versions.
The Chambers Brothers – I Can't Stand It
"I Can't Stand It" is a stand-out track from The Chambers Brothers' 1967 release, Time Has Come. This is the album where the Brothers' Chamber came alive. They had been moving through the folk scene gaining notoriety (even singing back-up for Dylan on some unreleased tracks), but with Time Has Come, the boys electrified and funkified.
This radio-ready single is usually overlooked since this album also contained the Brothers' biggest hit "Time Has Come Today". The guys were often called the East Coast Sly Stone, and you can hear that in this one. I like the big cavernous drums, harp breakdown, and The Who-sounding high harmonies. Bangin' track, guys.
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It's Week 3 of Velvet Underground Month. We move onto the band's third record, the eponymous The Velvet Underground. Released in 1969, it finds the band making another significant stylistic jump from their previous work.
British soulman Michael Kiwanuka has released the official video for the single "I'm Getting Ready". His new EP will be available September 18th from Communion Records.
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2 weeks in, 2 albums down, how do I rank the songs of the Velvet Underground now? Once again, a disclaimer: this is totally subjective and my opinion. It doesn't reflect empirical best, just what I like best. Also, it could very well change. Ok? Here goes…